Rio de Janeiro city tour: Landmarks and lunch included
See Rio's six landmarks in one morning and afternoon, with a guide who knows the stories behind them.
A full-day guided tour of Rio de Janeiro covering Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selarón Steps, Maracanã Stadium, Sambadrome and Rio de Janeiro Cathedral, with lunch included and hotel pickup. A local guide in your choice of language accompanies the group through the city's most visited stops, handling entry tickets and transport so the day stays on schedule.
Step-by-step itinerary
Rio de Janeiro city tour and lunch
- Ascent by van through Tijuca Forest
- Visit Christ the Redeemer
- Go up cable car to Sugarloaf Mountain
- Free time for photos on the Staircase
- Visit external area of Maracanã Stadium
- Stop for photos at Sambódromo
- Stop for photos and internal visit at Rio de Janeiro Cathedral
- Christ the Redeemer Entry included 1h
- Sugarloaf Mountain Entry included 1h
- Selarón Steps 20m
- Maracanã Stadium 20m
- Sambadrome 20m
- Rio de Janeiro Cathedral 20m
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- entrance and cable car tickets for Sugarloaf Mountain.
- entrance ticket and van transport to Christ the Redeemer.
- an air-conditioned vehicle for the full day.
- a local guide in your chosen language.
- lunch as a buffet at a restaurant stop.
Times
- Every day 07:50 08:00
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Operated by World Tour Travel
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The experience
The day starts with a van ride up through Tijuca Forest to Christ the Redeemer, where you stand at the statue's base after about 90 minutes of travel and climbing. From there you head to Sugarloaf Mountain and ride the cable car up to both levels (Morro da Urca first, then the peak) another 90 minutes that includes time to walk around and photograph the bay and the city below. The guide stays with the group and fills in the history and details as you move between stops.
After Sugarloaf you get 20 minutes at the Selarón Steps, a narrow staircase covered in hand-painted tiles in the Lapa neighborhood, then brief photo stops at the Maracanã Stadium (outside, with a look at the Belleni statue), the Sambadrome where Rio's Carnival parades happen, and the Rio de Janeiro Cathedral, where you can walk inside. The Cathedral visit is the last stop before lunch. Altogether the tour runs about nine hours from pickup to drop-off.
Lunch is a buffet included in the price, so you eat without ordering or paying separately. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or Portuguese depending on which option you choose at checkout. Children from age one ride along. Infants sit on an adult's lap, and strollers work for younger kids on the flat sections. The van is air-conditioned and the driver knows the route, so navigation and timing are settled before you leave the hotel.
Is this one for you?If you're staying in a Rio hotel without a rental car, this tour picks you up and handles all the entry tickets and transport between the six stops, so the day moves without navigation or negotiation at each site. The fixed schedule and included lunch mean you're not deciding where to eat or how to get to the next landmark: the guide and driver manage that, leaving you to focus on the views and the stories.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (3 to 9 years): free; Infant (1 to 2 years): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What's the difference between Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain on this tour?
Christ the Redeemer is a statue at the top of Corcovado mountain reached by van through the forest. You stand at the base of the monument itself. Sugarloaf Mountain is a separate peak across the bay that you reach by cable car, offering a different view of the city and the harbor. Both are included on the same day.
Does the tour go inside the Maracanã Stadium?
The Maracanã stop is outside only. You photograph the stadium and the Belleni statue from the exterior, then move on. The visit lasts about 20 minutes.
Is lunch included in the price, or do I pay separately?
Lunch is included as a buffet, so you eat without additional cost. Drinks and dessert are not included with the meal option.
Does the tour pick me up from my hotel?
Yes, hotel pickup is included. The driver collects you from your accommodation and returns you there at the end of the day, so you don't need to arrange transport to the first stop.
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